What elements make up the blowgun ?
Measuring 122 centimetres in maximum length, the modern blowpipe consists of a tube and a mouthpiece. It can be completed with various accessories: sight, handle, dart holder.
The two elements of the blowgun
Usually made of aluminium, the tube is considered to be the main part of the blowgun. Some models may be made from this single tube. Others consist of two or more parts that have to be joined together by means of a watertight connection. It is possible to shape your own blowgun by using only a 0.4 gauge aluminium tube (12mm tube and 10mm inner tube).
The mouthpiece is essential to avoid swallowing the dart. Taking the shape of a funnel, it is equipped with an anti-recoil system. It is placed on the mouth and allows the breath to be channelled inside the tube.
Optional accessories
As the name suggests, the dart holder is ideal for holding 5, 6 or 10 projectiles. Placed directly on the blowpipe, it can be bought in specialist shops or made by yourself. To do so, simply cut a ring of polystyrene or other material. The handle is shaped like a small tube covered with foam to help the blowgun stay in place. The sight is placed opposite the mouthpiece and not only allows you to align your shot, but also to protect the blowgun when it is placed on the ground.